Dana White issues one-line answer to question about potential Tom Aspinall vs. Alex Pereira super fight, fans react: "Tom better not lose lol"

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Dana White's (left) comments offers renewed hope for potential Tom Aspinall (middle) vs. Alex Pereira (right) fight. [Images courtesy: Getty Images]

It's no secret that Alex Pereira moving up to heavyweight is an idea Dana White is not a fan of. However, 'Poatan' vs. Tom Aspinall appears something the UFC head honcho might entertain down the line. White's recent comments on the topic have the fans talking.

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With UFC 321 hours away, TNT Sports' Adam Catterall, who maintains a close friendship with the heavyweight champion, asked White if a super fight between Aspinall and Pereira would be something he'd sign off on. White responded:

"Anything is possible. I mean, anything is possible. I, you know, I don't really like looking down that far and talk about the light heavyweight champion moving up, but I don't know. We'll see how things play out at the end of this Saturday, obviously, and then [at] the end of this year as far as Pereira goes." [4:09 minutes into the interview]
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Fans have been clamoring for 'Poatan' to make the jump to heavyweight for a historic title shot in a third weight class, and White's comments were music to their ears, with many taking to social media to note their thoughts and opinions.

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Check out Dana White's comments about the possibility of a Tom Aspinall vs. Alex Pereira bout below:

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@fau1in wrote:

"Tom better not lose lol."

@SlipsterOG proclaimed:

"One thing's for sure... Alex's next fight will be at HW. Bookmark this and put a stamp on it."

@Fight_Talk_ chimed in:

"All the Chama in the world won’t be enough to stop a healthy Tom at heavyweight."

Check out a few more responses below:

Screenshots courtesy: @ChampRDS on X
Screenshots courtesy: @ChampRDS on X

Tom Aspinall gets 100% real about a potential fight against Alex Pereira

Although Tom Aspinall is the UFC heavyweight champion, he doesn't take Alex Pereira any less of a threat despite their size disparity. The Briton, in fact, considers the light heavyweight kingpin as one of the most dangerous fighters on the promotion's roster.

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During a recent interview with TNT Sports, when the topic switched to Pereira, the 32-year-old welcomed the challenge, highlighting that he would approach a bout against 'Poatan' as one of the toughest fights of his career:

"My opinion, if I fight Alex Pereira, that's going to be one of the toughest fights of my career, and I'll be treating it that way. I think he is really, really one of the most dangerous guys on the UFC roster. The guy is an elite striker, absolutely elite, and his grappling is improving as well. I can't say enough good things about Alex Pereira; he is amazing."

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